Published at Saturday, May 12th, 2018 - 18:28:04 PM. Headboard. By Luzia Anna.

Headboard heaven times two and in red? These vibrant upholstered headboards look amazing mixed with the boldly striped rug dark bedding and pale turquoise walls. Upholstered panels set into a recessed opening along a wall of millwork create the stage for a stunning bedroom. Accent lighting coming from above highlights the headboard resulting in an invitingly elegant setting. A tailored upholstered bedframe in rich velvet showcasing strong angular lines is highlighted when placed against cool walls and pushed into an arched recessed opening. Then there is the remarkable chandelier more refined elegance from Tracery Interiors.

Mantel me this. The design team at The Old Painted Cottage takes its company’s name seriously; just look at this headboard made from a 6-foot-wide fireplace mantel. An upholstered center ensures that pillows don’t fall into the surround’s empty cavity.

If you use a rug as a headboard your options are nearly endless. Geometric floral striped shaggy needlepoint neutral — the sky′s the limit. There are a couple of caveats. Make sure the rug is at least as wide as your mattress; it could even be wide enough to frame your nightstands. But beware of rugs that are narrower than your bed as they′ll end up looking off — the headboard version of high-water pants. Before buying rugs online be sure to check the return policy. The rug the UPS guy drops off at the door may differ from what you thought you were getting.